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Arch Kriminol ; 239(1-2): 45-56, 2017 01.
Article in German | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-29791114

ABSTRACT

After the discovery of skeletonized human remains, the estimation of stature is an important element of the so-called "biological profile". Typically, long bone lengths are used in regression formulas. If long bones are not available, predictions of stature cannot be made. Human skulls are often the subject of forensic osteological examination, sometimes even detached. Therefore, it seems reasonable to search for skull measurements that have a sufficiently good correlation to stature. The aim of the study presented was to measure odonto-stomatological parameters using post-mortem CT data to check whether the esti- mation of stature was possible on this basis. Three classic tooth dimensions (MD, BL, ZL), two diagonal tooth dimensions (MBDL, DBML) first described by Lund and Mörnstad in 1999, two tooth dimensions defined for the first time in this study (MKDO, DKMO), the mesiodistal index (MDS) and also the palatal arch dimensions (arch length, arch width, molar length and dental length) - each at maxilla and mandible - were digitally measured on a total of 799 teeth of 48 virtual 3-D-reconstructed skulls (33 males and 15 females). For most of the aforementioned measurements no statistically significant relation to stature was found. There were positive correlations by Pearson at a significance level of 99 % (2-sided) at three measurements: ZL 15, MKDO 14 and MKDO 15. Positive correlations by Pearson at a significance level of 95 % (2-sided) could be determined for eight measurements, but an applicable regression formula could not be calculated for any of the parameters. Despite a statistical correlation of a few teeth parameters with body length, they must be considered unsuitable for estimating stature.


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Autopsy/methods , Body Height , Cephalometry/methods , Forensic Anthropology/legislation & jurisprudence , Forensic Anthropology/methods , Forensic Dentistry/legislation & jurisprudence , Image Processing, Computer-Assisted/legislation & jurisprudence , Image Processing, Computer-Assisted/methods , Imaging, Three-Dimensional/methods , Osteology/legislation & jurisprudence , Tomography, Spiral Computed/methods , User-Computer Interface , Dental Arch/anatomy & histology , Humans , Statistics as Topic
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Forensic Sci Int ; 174(2-3): 152-6, 2008 Jan 30.
Article in English | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-17451898

ABSTRACT

The present study was carried out to check whether classic osteometric parameters can be determined from the 3D reconstructions of MSCT (multislice computed tomography) scans acquired in the context of the Virtopsy project. To this end, four isolated and macerated skulls were examined by six examiners. First the skulls were conventionally (manually) measured using 32 internationally accepted linear measurements. Then the skulls were scanned by the use of MSCT with slice thicknesses of 1.25 mm and 0.63 mm, and the 33 measurements were virtually determined on the digital 3D reconstructions of the skulls. The results of the traditional and the digital measurements were compared for each examiner to figure out variations. Furthermore, several parameters were measured on the cranium and postcranium during an autopsy and compared to the values that had been measured on a 3D reconstruction from a previously acquired postmortem MSCT scan. The results indicate that equivalent osteometric values can be obtained from digital 3D reconstructions from MSCT scans using a slice thickness of 1.25 mm, and from conventional manual examinations. The measurements taken from a corpse during an autopsy could also be validated with the methods used for the digital 3D reconstructions in the context of the Virtopsy project. Future aims are the assessment and biostatistical evaluation in respect to sex, age and stature of all data sets stored in the Virtopsy project so far, as well as of future data sets. Furthermore, a definition of new parameters, only measurable with the aid of MSCT data would be conceivable.


Subject(s)
Autopsy/methods , Imaging, Three-Dimensional , Radiographic Image Interpretation, Computer-Assisted , Skull/pathology , Tomography, X-Ray Computed/methods , Cephalometry , Humans , Pilot Projects
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Arch Kriminol ; 217(3-4): 81-91, 2006.
Article in German | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-16696231

ABSTRACT

The definition of the term "corpse" is relevant for medicine in general and most particularly so for forensic medicine, as it has direct consequences on practical work: legally, postmortems and autopsies may only be performed on corpses. With this in mind, the legal term "corpse" was examined on the basis of German State Law regulations and provisions. Approximately half the burial acts include a definition of "corpse", but even here there are certain variations. The definitions for "corpse" can be divided into four categories: 1) according to the lack of vital signs or sure signs of death 2) according to the degree of decomposition and/or cohesion of body parts 3) on the basis of severed body parts, and 4) terminological differentiation of stillbirths and neonatal fatalities from miscarriages. Laws vary greatly in their definition of the term "corpse". Therefore, the decision whether or not human remains or parts thereof qualify as a "corpse" should be left to medical discretion.


Subject(s)
Autopsy/legislation & jurisprudence , Cadaver , Coroners and Medical Examiners/legislation & jurisprudence , Homicide/legislation & jurisprudence , Stillbirth , Terminology as Topic , Cause of Death , Female , Fetal Death , Fetal Viability , Germany , Humans , Live Birth , Postmortem Changes , Pregnancy
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